Kane County property record for 608 Jefferson Ave, Elgin, IL 60120
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $127,000 (Jan 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $5,935 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-12-430-012 |
| Primary APN | 06-12-430-012 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,268 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Basement Area | 972 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,840 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 608 JEFFERSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ELGIN |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60120-3960 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FAIR GROUND ADDN EAST 55 FT SOUTH 88 FT LOT 2 BLOCK 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR GROUND ADDN |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANE IL |
| Township / Civil Division | ELGIN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 850800 |
608 Jefferson Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1999.
Source: Kane County records, as of July 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 JEFFERSON AVE, ELGIN, IL 60120-3960 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19993093 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 30, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000078850 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 608 Jefferson Ave was $5,935 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Kane County assessment roll, as of July 23, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane County |
| County Subdivision | Elgin Township |
| Municipality | Elgin City |
| Unified School District | School District U-46 (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,935.00 Homeowner's exemption | $85,807 (+8.57%) Land $15,700 Building $70,107 | $257,524 (+8.57%) Land $47,119 Building $210,405 |
| 2024 | $79,034 Land $14,461 Building $64,573 | $237,197 Land $43,400 Building $193,797 | |
| 2022 | $5,125.00 (+4.7%) Homeowner's exemption | $65,105 (+6.96%) Land $11,912 Building $53,193 | $195,315 (+6.96%) Land $35,736 Building $159,579 |
| 2021 | $4,895.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,869 Land $11,137 Building $49,732 | $182,607 Land $33,411 Building $149,196 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 608 Jefferson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 608 Jefferson Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ELGIN serves 114,797 people · EPA ID IL0894380 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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